A touchstone trait that defines drapery designed by a designer is a dainty trim bordering the edges. Along with the perfect fabric, lush gather and dreamy fall comes the finishing masterstroke — the trimming. A pinch of panache, a sprinkle of style — however you want to define these dainty darlings, they carry the potential to redefine your window decor. Adding extra to the ordinary, these small yet significant accents not only bring in texture and color but also infuse personality into the space, reflecting the discerning eye of top-grade interior designers.

To that end, at Sewn, you will find a treasure trove of options waiting for you, ranging from rich tassel trims and sparkling beads to minimalist ribbons and flowy fringes. But before we dazzle you with our collection, let's dish out why we're smitten by curtain trimmings and why you will be too.

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Dressing Window Drapes with Trims & Tassels

To the casual observer, curtain trimmings might appear as mere adornments. Yet, designers view them as essential orchestrators in the ensemble of window dressings. Across time and design trends, trims have held onto their reserved seat at the decor table not just for their charisma and style but also for the subtle functional responsibilities that they carry on their delicate shoulders, including: 

ADD A BESPOKE TOUCH: Adding trims to your drapes is like leaving an open clue for your guests to decode the bespoke nature of your decor, a clear sign that your drapery was handmade, designed from scratch, and not plucked off a generic store shelf. In a sea of mass-made, industrial options, handmade drapery lined with trims stands out as a golden choice for clients with an artistic taste and penchant for all things truly bespoke. 

AID BETTER FALL & DRAPE: Got lightweight curtains that lose shape to billowing wind or do not drape well? Add decorative trim along the sides! This nifty trick adds weight to the panels, thereby helping your curtains drape and fall better.

MARK THE CONTOURS: If you have opted for monochrome drapery that is an exact match with your wall color, they might seamlessly blend into one another. However, if you desire a distinct border within this monochrome scheme to make your drapes stand out, edging them with trimmings accomplishes this mandate with ease and style.

BRING COLORS TO A PLAIN CURTAIN: When you're aiming for a middle ground between solid and multicolor curtains, consider adding trims to a plain curtain. Without going overboard or making too dramatic a show, trimmings can subtly reflect the accent tone of your decor, harmonizing the drapes with the room's overall palette.

VOICE THE DECOR: Another trim, another decor, another persona! Trims are the quiet yet powerful storytellers of any decor style. While aureate tassel trims are Baroque-ish bling, lush pompom trims and fringe trims speak of a carefree eclectic elegance. Woven braid trims radiate homespun charm while clean-lined ribbon trims offer a moment of modern sophistication. From out-and-out classical to deep-dyed modern, and everything in between - curtain trims can carry the mandate of your decor style effortlessly.

RING IN WARMTH: In a minimalist room, the starkness of the straight lines sometimes needs to be tempered with textural warmth. Just as a boucle throw makes a simple couch so much more inviting, adding a trim to the edges of the curtains adds textural depth and gives a softer redefinition to the sleek drapery silhouettes.

Sewn’s Trims & Passementerie Collection

In curtain couture, drapes need trims much like a garden needs flowers, a night needs stars, and an outfit needs accessories. So, to help you design your curtains with designer finesse, we bring you our collection of trims, tassels, beads, braids, pom poms, and ribbons — leaving no dearth of choice and something to satiate every taste. Come, take a peek! 

TIMELESS TASSELS

Mini additions, maxi glam! Tassel trims are the quintessential choice for adding a touch of traditional regal elegance to any space. When your oak-lined study needs that final flourish, tasselled silk or velvet drapery provides the perfect finishing touch, adding a layer of opulent charm that completes the look.  Similarly, there’s nothing like tassels complementing statement tassel tie-backs on puddled drapery in a traditional formal living room.  

From the Italian palazzos to French chateaux, wherever your interiors have drawn inspiration from, our tassels and trims will be the final gilding that completes your vision. Proudly carrying whispers of history through their threads, our tassels come in many different sizes and varying levels of intricacy. 

With tiered tassel trims like Parchment, reminiscent of Rococo and Baroque, you can make loud, bold statements. In a more transitional style Parisian penthouse, simpler designs like Toscana add charm and allure with subtlety, inviting every beholder to linger and admire the details of your decor. 

No matter the style or era that inspired you, our tassel trims promise to bring to your drapes the perfect blend of historical richness and contemporary sophistication. So, channel the inner royalty in you and shop drapes with tassel trims for your palatial abode.

PERKY POM POMS

Joie de vivre in polka sized capsules! 

Pom pom trims are the proverbial life of the party — playful orbs that infuse your window decor with an unmatched energetic personality. When you want to add a cheeky wink to your window dressings, let pom-pom trims enter your home as the perfect housewarming gift. 

Soft textures, playful hues, and a burst of personality — these cheery trims are a whimsical addition to any drapery - oozing fun and creativity. And just by making nuanced palette choices, you can easily dial up or dial down their playful vibe. 

A serene white pom-pom trim, for example, can be used in quieter decor schemes to beckon texture and warmth. While multicolored pom pom trims like Bluebell can dress the drapes of a nursery or a casual eclectic home where color and adornment go hand in hand. 

With just a bit of careful thought and an eye on the palette, you can hand over the job of sprucing up any window to pompoms — a designer’s tried and tested cure to ‘boring’!

ROYAL RIBBONS

Neither too loud nor too demure, ribbon trims are a refreshing departure from our more extravagant trims, and are a delightful find for warm minimalist aesthetes. 

As versatile as any accent element in decor can be, ribbon trims come with the potential to grace a feminine boudoir as beautifully as to define the windows of a rugged bachelor pad. Whether you need to support the color palette of your room with plush velvet ribbon trims in a popping hue, add a softer contour to the edges of your drapes with a grosgrain ribbon trim, or add a touch of pattern to your plain drapery panels with striped ribbon trims, our collection will present you with an option for all your whims and fancies. 

BEDAZZLING BRAIDS

Behold the bejeweled braids — border trims that blend vintage charm with modern flair! 

Within the sleek, modern silhouette of braid trims, there lies a heart forever in love with the grandeur of old-world craftsmanship. Mediating between ornate trims like tassels and minimalistic trims like ribbons, our braid trims offer a handwoven ecstasy with a clean-lined finish. When you want your curtains to don a traditional embellished appeal but retain their straight-edged profiles, these gilded accessories offer the perfect go-between. 

Imagine billowing drapes gracefully framing an arched doorway that opens to a topiary garden, their contours highlighted against this dreamscape by our Mambo bejeweled braid trim. Quite the vision, isn’t it?

FAB FRINGES

The next-gen tassels: that’s how we like to define our fringes. Being a free-flowing accessory, fringe trims pirouette on the edges of curtains, adding visual intrigue. A playful rebellion against the mundane, these bushy, brushy accessories are your perfect companion, whether you’re embracing traditional flair or leaning into a boho-modern savoir-faire.

For Victorian-inspired homes that want to keep it dressy but are not too keen on traditional tassels, our looped fringe trim Camper can curate the perfect look for your drapes without going overboard. Move away to a modern coastal home and our cotton brush fringe trims will sway with the breeze, playing you a motion picture of that one unforgettable beach date.

Concluding the Journey

Across time and trends, places and palaces, trims and passementerie have remained an integral part of haute couture drapery, marking the difference between off-the-mill panels and bespoke handcrafted drapes. And our collection celebrates this enduring relationship with over 200 trim options, ensuring your windows are not left wanting. On that note, let us bid you adieu at this stage where all that’s left to do is explore, indulge, and pick the perfect trim for your made-to-measure curtains from Sewn!